R&D Manager

• Establish the company's R&D and Innovation strategy
• manage the annual roadmap and budget
• Lead projects focused on developing new materials for engineering plastics
• Conduct improvement projects aimed at enhancing existing product performance and reducing production costs
• Plan laboratory studies and product testing processes
• analyze and report results
• Provide technical leadership during pilot production and mass production transition phases
• Develop customized formulations and engineering solutions based on customer requirements
• Ensure effective R&D project planning, resource management, risk analysis, and technical documentation
• Manage application and execution processes for R&D support programs such as TÜBİTAK, KOSGEB, and Horizon Europe
• Conduct patent searches, competitor analyses, and monitor technological trends
• Oversee R&D laboratory infrastructure, equipment maintenance, and calibration processes
• Manage the R&D team, perform performance evaluations, and foster an innovation-oriented
• Scale up customer-specific sample studies to large-scale production
• collaborate with sales and business development teams to optimize and improve the product portfolio
• Stay up to date with engineering plastics and polymer application trends across industries to identify product improvement opportunities, enhance the company's performance, and contribute to achieving corporate objectives

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer, Chemical, or Materials Engineering (Master's or PhD preferred)
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in polymer compounding, engineering plastics, or polymer development
• Advanced expertise in extrusion, injection molding, additive systems, polymer rheology, and testing methodologies
• Proven experience in R&D project management, laboratory management, and technical reporting
• Knowledge of preparing and executing publicly funded projects (TÜBİTAK, KOSGEB, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and innovative thinking skills

Preferably good command of English

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance package
• Company car or car allowance
• Opportunity to work in Istanbul (Anatolia) with a leading organization in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry
• Career development opportunities in engineering and manufacturing